Beyond Words, Free COVID-19 Support in Pictures

That the Parliament commends the charity, Beyond Words, for its latest online offer of free resources to support people through the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that Beyond Words is a charity that provides books and training to support people who find pictures easier to understand than words; acknowledges that, whether supporting somebody with a learning disability or communication difficulty, the charity’s resources empower people through pictures; considers that their books all tell a story, but they also let the reader tell their own story, which is the one they see in the pictures, which can say much about a person’s inner world and their understanding of situations; notes that all the pictures used in the charity’s books are tested by people who find pictures easier than words to make sure they are easy to understand; further notes that, for someone who struggles with words, there can be many barriers to seeking and obtaining the right health or social care and support and, even when a person with a problem reaches someone who can help, such as a doctor, social worker or therapist, there can be communication problems and anxieties on both sides, which Beyond Words recognises and works to address, and wishes everyone involved with the charity and its services all the very best.